Position
Lower KS2 Class Teacher
Contract: Temporary until 31 August 2027, starting 1 September 2026.
School
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School has a strong emphasis on creating a warm, welcoming, and creative environment where the needs of all children are met and where children come to school to enjoy learning.
We are a friendly, supportive, and enthusiastic staff and can offer excellent opportunities and support to further develop your skills.
What We Expect
- Belief passionately in creating an outstanding learning environment and opportunities to ensure that all children achieve and make the best possible progress.
- Desire to create an engaging curriculum, full of learning experiences that pupils will love and remember.
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
- Eager to work as part of a team and contribute to whole school improvement initiatives.
- Willing and able to work in any year group in KS2.
- Value and promote sustainability and learning beyond the classroom.
Ideal Candidates
- An experienced teacher with an outstanding teaching record.
- Excellent knowledge of KS2.
- Committed to the highest standards of learning, teaching, planning and assessment for learning.
- Able to support children to become independent learners who take a lead in their own learning.
- Ability to converse at ease with parents and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
Additional Information
Visits to the school are welcomed.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions and making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 2 July 2026 12:00 noon. Interview date: Wednesday 8 July 2026.
Location: St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9RD.
Contact: Tel: 0191 5261795 | Email: murton.stjoseph.rc@durhamlearning.net
Job Reference: #VPRS/161
Company: Durham County Council
Salary: £32,916 – £45,352
Sector: Education
Job Role: Teaching Assistant
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